Trial reportInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020
Using an e-Health Intervention to Reduce Prolonged Sitting in UK Office Workers: A Randomised Acceptability and Feasibility Study.
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- The effect of computer prompt in breaks of sedentary behaviour among office workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2025Pooled it
- Physical activity interventions delivered through digital health technology for improving workers' mental health symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of occupational health · 2025Pooled it
- Effectiveness of workplace interventions with digital elements to reduce sedentary behaviours in office employees: a systematic review and meta-analysis.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2024Pooled it
- What works to reduce sedentary behavior in the office, and could these intervention components transfer to the home working environment?: A rapid review and transferability appraisal.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2022Pooled it
- Traditional Chinese Medicine based intervention for reducing sedentariness and improving psychological well-being in office workers: a feasibility randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in public health · 2026Trial
- Ubiquitous Non-Wearable Sensor for Human Sedentary Behavior Monitoring and Characterization.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- An umbrella review of efficacy of digital health interventions for workers.NPJ digital medicine · 2025Article
- Effects of a six-month yoga intervention on vascular parameters in sedentary office workers: An interrupted time-series study design.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Article
- Sedentary behavior and lifespan brain health.Trends in cognitive sciences · 2024Review
- Effect of physical activity breaks during prolonged sitting on vascular outcomes: A scoping review.Journal of education and health promotion · 2024Article
- Physiology of sedentary behavior.Physiological reviews · 2023Review
- The Effect of an Electronic Passive Prompt Intervention on Prolonged Occupational Sitting and Light-Intensity Physical Activity in Desk-Based Adults Working from Home during COVID-19 in Ireland.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- A-REST (Activity to Reduce Excessive Sitting Time): A Feasibility Trial to Reduce Prolonged Sitting in Police Staff.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Evaluating a multi-component intervention to reduce and break up office workers' sitting with sit-stand desks using the APEASE criteria.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Co-Production at Work: The Process of Breaking Up Sitting Time to Improve Cardiovascular Health. A Pilot Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Rise and Recharge: Exploring Employee Perceptions of and Contextual Factors Influencing an Individual-Level E-Health Smartphone Intervention to Reduce Office Workers' Sedentary Time at Work.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Occupational Health: Does Compliance with Physical Activity Recommendations Have a Preventive Effect on Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Computer Workers? A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Observational
- Does breaking up prolonged sitting improve cognitive functions in sedentary adults? A mapping review and hypothesis formulation on the potential physiological mechanisms.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2021Review
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Abstract
Low-cost workplace interventions are required to reduce prolonged sitting in office workers as this may improve employees' health and well-being. This study aimed to assess the acceptability and feasibility of an e-health intervention to reduce prolonged sitting among sedentary UK-based office workers. Secondary aims were to describe preliminary changes in employee health, mood and work productivity after using an e-health intervention. Healthy, university office workers (n = 14) completed this study. An 8 week randomised crossover design was used, consisting of two trials: Intervention (computer-based prompts) and Control. Eligibility and retention rates were recorded to assess the feasibility of the trial and interviews were conducted following the intervention to explore its acceptability. Sitting, standing and stepping were objectively assessed prior to and during week 8 of each trial. Before and after each trial, measurements of vascular function, cerebrovascular function, mood and work productivity were obtained. This study had eligibility and retention rates of 54.5% and 77.8%, respectively. Participants expressed a lack of autonomy and disruption to their workflow when using the e-health intervention, raising concerns over its acceptability and long-term implementation. Preliminary data indicate that the intervention may improve the patterning of activity accrued during work hours, with increases in the number of standing and stepping bouts completed, in addition to improving vascular function. This e-health intervention is feasible to deliver in a cohort of university office workers. However, adaptations to its implementation, such as personalised settings, are needed to increase acceptability before larger trials can be conducted.
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